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Sardine vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sardine and kiwi?

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B3, while kiwi is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Kiwi has a higher glycemic index (58) than sardine (0).

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Kiwifruit, green, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Kiwi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1023.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more IronIron +841.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +835.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1341.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Manganese ~0.098mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Sardine
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Kiwi
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 309% 1.3% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1450%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Kiwi
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2059.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2101.9%
Contains more OtherOther +608.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Kiwi
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8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.287 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8131.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1693.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Kiwi
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Kiwi DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Vitamin C 0mg 92.7mg 103%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.2µg 95%
Phosphorus 490mg 34mg 65%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 1.14g 47%
Calcium 382mg 34mg 35%
Iron 2.92mg 0.31mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.287g 32%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.341mg 31%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 40.3µg 31%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.52g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.025mg 16%
Sodium 307mg 3mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Choline 75mg 7.8mg 12%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.14mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.047g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.183mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.063mg 8%
Calories 208kcal 61kcal 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.029g 7%
Copper 0.186mg 0.13mg 6%
Magnesium 39mg 17mg 5%
Carbs 0g 14.66g 5%
Fructose 4.35g 5%
Folate 10µg 25µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.027mg 4%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.46mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 4µg 3%
Potassium 397mg 312mg 3%
Net carbs 0g 11.66g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.99g N/A
Manganese 0.108mg 0.098mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.061mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.027mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Kiwi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Sardine
39%
Kiwi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
14%
Kiwi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.499g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kiwi
Kiwi is cheaper (difference - $6.5)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.